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PA Pork partners with Penn State Athletics Performance Dining Center in the Greenburg Sports Complex 

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December 18th, 2025 

Editors Note: Photo(s) Attached Suggested Caption: Penn State Performance Dietician, Carly Orlacchio 

PA Pork partners with Penn State Athletics Performance Dining Center in the Greenburg Sports Complex 

PA Pork is proud to debut a new video filmed inside Penn State’s state-of-the-art Performance Dining Center inside The Greenburg Sports Complex. The complex is a facility designed exclusively for Penn State student athletes. The video highlights the versatility and protein benefits of pork. 

The video features Carly Orlacchio, RD, CSSD, Performance Dietitian and Food Service Coordinator, who offers insight into how pork supports high-performance fueling. She was joined by John Watkins, Executive Chef, Penn State Performance Dining Center.  

This project builds on a growing collaborative relationship between PA Pork and the Penn State sports nutrition. The partnership continues to create opportunities to educate athletes, coaches, and staff on the role pork can play in performance and recovery. 

As part of this initiative, PA Pork and Penn State Athletics will also feature pork recipes throughout the wrestling season. These dishes are designed to offer convenient, flavorful, and nutrient-dense options that align with protein goals. 

PA Pork looks forward to expanding this work with Penn State’s sports dietitians and further sharing the story of how quality pork products help fuel Penn State student-athletes. 

To learn more about the PA Pork Producers Council visit www.whypapork.com or follow along on social media @whypapork.  

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The Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council (PPPC) administers the Pork Checkoff on behalf of the state’s nearly 3,000 pig farmers. PPPC acts as a steward for Pork Checkoff funds at the state level and is charged with executing specific programs in the areas of promotion, research and education. No funds may be used for lobbying or to influence government policy. Checkoff-funded promotions are designed to increase domestic pork sales through consumer, retail and food service outreach. Additionally, Checkoff-funded research is administered in all areas of pork production, processing and human nutrition to develop a higher quality, more profitable and innovative product in the competitive meat protein market. 

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Weston Spect, has recently been selected to join the 2025 class for the Pork Leadership Institute (PLI). Weston grew up on a small horse farm in Somerset, Pennsylvania, where he developed a passion for agriculture through 4-H, FFA, and raising fair pigs. He attended Pennsylvania State University, earning a degree in Animal Science with a minor in Equine Science.

After graduation, Weston began his career in feed sales before joining Country View Family Farms. Over the past two years, he has advanced through their Manager Trainee Program and is now the Farrowing Lead at a 5,500-head Prop 12-compliant farm.

Weston credits mentors at Country View Family Farms, for fostering his growth, stating, “The knowledge and support from my colleagues have been invaluable. I’ve been fortunate to learn from a team that prioritizes continuous improvement and innovative problem-solving.”

“I’m incredibly honored and excited to have been selected for PLI,” Spect shared. “The program offers a unique opportunity to meet industry professionals from across the country, exchange ideas, and gain new perspectives that I can bring back to my farm and community.”

As Weston embarks on this journey, he reflects on his growing passion for pork production. “I never imagined how rewarding this industry could be. It’s incredible to walk into a grocery store and see a product you’ve worked hard to produce on the shelf. I encourage young adults to step out of their comfort zones and explore a career in the pork industry—it’s a truly fulfilling experience.”